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NJ TIP works cooperatively with high schools to teach students to ride public transportation safely and independently. NJ TIP will:
• Develop travel instruction curriculum
• Provide classroom instruction
• Plan and lead field trips on NJ TRANSIT vehicles
• Evaluate student progress
Develop Travel Instruction Curriculum: NJ TIP staff consult with school staff to develop travel training curricula that fit the needs of selected students. We help define realistic goals for the travel training program. Sample curriculum topics are:
• Safe Street Crossing Skills
• Paying the Fare
• Appropriate Behavior on the Bus
• Landmark Recognition
• Safety Considerations
Provide Classroom Instruction: NJ TIP can provide regular classroom instruction at the school. We design classroom materials geared to students with varying learning styles and consult with teachers to insure that we are addressing the learning needs of each student. Techniques that are used include:
• Pictures, photographs and visual displays
• Mnemonic devices and songs
• Role playing and classroom practice
Plan and Lead Field Trips on NJ TRANSIT Vehicles: NJ TIP can conduct field trips to provide real world experiences in which students can practice the travel skills that were taught in the classroom. School staff are part of each field trip and assist students in practicing travel skills.
Evaluate Student Progress: NJ TIP has identified 27 travel skills that an individual must master in order to travel safely and independently on public transit. In our one-on-one instruction model, we rate our customers on these skills after each travel instruction session. We work with schools to customize this evaluation tool for their students as a method to track individual progress and incremental development of travel skills.
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